Tag: cyber security

Research conducted by Thetius, in collaboration with CyberOwl and HFW, suggests that the industry remains an easy target and suggests new ways to outsmart cyber criminals is an ongoing task.

The NorthStandard provides some useful hints and tips on how to identify phishing emails and how to stay safe on the Internet.

South Korean National Intelligence Service in a recent statement calls for caution over spread of hacking targeting North Korea's shipbuilding industry. 

International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has enhanced its Unified Requirements (URs) on Cyber Safety, to reflect new survey requirements, industry feedback and applicability.

As maritime technology undergoes rapid digitalization, stakeholders become more reliant on software and information systems to carry out their daily activities. Increased reliance on this connectivity exposes the industry to potential cybersecurity risks.

Port cyber-attacks are now one of the biggest and most sophisticated threats facing port operators, notes Ed McNamara, CEO, Armada Risk Partners & Cleveland Ohio port insurance broker. 

Researchers at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences have launched the Maritime Cyber Attack Database (MCAD), a database of incidents involving the worldwide maritime sector.

Port of Nagoya, stopped the container operations, after a ransomware attack on its systems. According to Japanese media, a hacker group based in Russia has attacked the Port. 

In a recently published report, World Maritime University studies and presents 10 trends influencing global commercial shipping.

Dryad Global published its Annual Report 2022/2023, which demonstrates that war risk, illegal territorial expansion, cyber crime and global health issues all significantly challenged the maritime industry in 2022.